Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In episode 49 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Eddy Almand, the founder and CEO of Almata, a cybersecurity company based in Japan. Eddy takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting from his days as a Signals Intelligence Analyst for the US Army to his foray into the world of entrepreneurship. We discuss his transition from services to product-based business, the challenges of building a tech startup in Japan, and the importance of cybersecurity in today's interconnected world.
Eddy also sheds light on Almata’s innovative products, Eagle Talon and Eagle Eye, which utilize AI and automation to provide effective and affordable cybersecurity solutions for businesses of all sizes. Tune in to learn valuable insights about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the future of tech innovation in Japan.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:26 Lam introduces the show and guest Eddy Altman
00:01:44 Eddy’s background: From military intelligence to cybersecurity
00:02:25 Transition from military to government and startups
00:05:16 What the work of an intelligence analyst means
00:07:25 Eddy explains about the Five Eyes Alliance
00:13:07 Why Eddy moved to Bahrain in the past
00:15:15 Eddy's personal hobbies and interests
00:17:43 Introduction to Almata and the company’s mission
00:21:19 His company work in Web3 security
00:23:52 Impact of COVID on business and the shift to product development
00:27:01 His company product in vulnerability management in cybersecurity
00:30:27 Zero-Day vulnerabilities explained
00:36:42 HIs company products: Eagle Talon to secure supply chain and Eagle Eyes to identify cyber risks
00:42:50 How cyber insurance can help businesses manage risks
00:45:19 His company's preferred business model
00:49:32 The team behind Almata and the opportunity for cybersecurity in Japan
00:55:09 Challenges facing Almata
00:58:10 His company's competitors in the Japan market
01:01:56 AI’s rise and competitive advantage in business
01:05:58 How cybersecurity will evolve in the next few years
01:09:52 How can small and medium enterprises fight cybercrime to protect themselves
01:13:10 Eddy’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in tech in Japan
01:14:37 Where to follow Eddy
01:16:00 Episode outro and next episode preview
Follow Eddy and his company:
Eddy's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eddy-almand
Almata website: almata.co.jp
My social media:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/LamWeb3
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/
Website: https://lamtrinh.xyz
My old article about the 2-3 prevailing narratives of 2024-2025: substack.com/home/post/p-143541984
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!
In episode 49 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Eddy Almand, the founder and CEO of Almata, a cybersecurity company based in Japan. Eddy takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting from his days as a Signals Intelligence Analyst for the US Army to his foray into the world of entrepreneurship. We discuss his transition from services to product-based business, the challenges of building a tech startup in Japan, and the importance of cybersecurity in today's interconnected world.
Eddy also sheds light on Almata’s innovative products, Eagle Talon and Eagle Eye, which utilize AI and automation to provide effective and affordable cybersecurity solutions for businesses of all sizes. Tune in to learn valuable insights about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the future of tech innovation in Japan.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:26 Lam introduces the show and guest Eddy Altman
00:01:44 Eddy’s background: From military intelligence to cybersecurity
00:02:25 Transition from military to government and startups
00:05:16 What the work of an intelligence analyst means
00:07:25 Eddy explains about the Five Eyes Alliance
00:13:07 Why Eddy moved to Bahrain in the past
00:15:15 Eddy's personal hobbies and interests
00:17:43 Introduction to Almata and the company’s mission
00:21:19 His company work in Web3 security
00:23:52 Impact of COVID on business and the shift to product development
00:27:01 His company product in vulnerability management in cybersecurity
00:30:27 Zero-Day vulnerabilities explained
00:36:42 HIs company products: Eagle Talon to secure supply chain and Eagle Eyes to identify cyber risks
00:42:50 How cyber insurance can help businesses manage risks
00:45:19 His company's preferred business model
00:49:32 The team behind Almata and the opportunity for cybersecurity in Japan
00:55:09 Challenges facing Almata
00:58:10 His company's competitors in the Japan market
01:01:56 AI’s rise and competitive advantage in business
01:05:58 How cybersecurity will evolve in the next few years
01:09:52 How can small and medium enterprises fight cybercrime to protect themselves
01:13:10 Eddy’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in tech in Japan
01:14:37 Where to follow Eddy
01:16:00 Episode outro and next episode preview
Follow Eddy and his company:
Eddy's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eddy-almand
Almata website: almata.co.jp
My social media:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/LamWeb3
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/
Website: https://lamtrinh.xyz
My old article about the 2-3 prevailing narratives of 2024-2025: substack.com/home/post/p-143541984
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!
